Everyone wants to have a healthy heart and there are ways to make that happen.
What can be said about the most important organ in your body, the heart?
A lot can be said about the heart and its function that keeps us living each day. The key to an overall health and wellness is to promote self care. Yes, this means paying attention to your body and mostly to your heart.
It is important to be aware of issues that affect the heart. We have heard the phrase ” An apple a day will keep the doctor away.” This says plenty about placing our health first regarding the heart.
A great reminder is to participate in activities that keep your heart healthy and strong. Eating proper foods such as fruits or vegetables. Exercising, breathing techniques, drinking water, maintaining blood pressure.
We work to keep our hearts healthy and happy everyday. For wellness, we are in a great feeling of happiness and positivity.
Remember a healthy heart equals a happy heart.
Here are some tips for a healthy heart…
Controlling your portion size will help keep you from gaining weight. A good way to to this is using smaller plates and bowls. Also, not going for a second plate of food. It will keep you calorie intake lower.
Eating more fruits and vegetables because they are low in calories and have vitamins and minerals that your heart and body needs. Best ones are fresh or frozen, low sodium canned vegetables and cand fruit in water or juice not syrup.
Whole grains because they are a good source of fiber and minerals that help lower blood pressure so, they are good for a healthy heart.
Some examples, of good whole grains are whole-wheat flour, 100% whole grain bread, high fiber cereal, oatmeal (steel-cut oats or regular), brown rice and whole grain pasta.
Limit unhealthy fats. Choose olive oil, canola oil, trans fat free margarine, nuts, seeds and avocados. Cholesterol-lowering margarine, such as Benecol, Promise Activ or Smart Balance are healthier choices.
Choose more low-fat protein. Best choices are eggs, fish, lean ground meats, soybeans (soy products) legumes and skinless poultry. These are your lower fat options that are best for a happy healthy heart.
Limit your salt. Limiting your salt will keep your sodium levels lower and thus will lower your blood pressure.
If you work on these things then your heart will become happier and healthier.
